Such an interesting question at the end of this newsletter when you ask what if we feel free from any and all expectations around plot and sales. I do feel that, in fact, as I just write for fun and for myself and not for publication other than for a free magazine. It's quite liberating and has taken me on something of a self discovery journey in terms of what I personally enjoy reading.
That sounds healthy and fun. It’s hard for me NOT to think about the industry when I write, except when I’m deep, deep into a project. It’s a superpower to be able to write without worrying about pleasing anyone but yourself.
Fascinating, Katrin! And so useful to talk about breaks from novel writing, why a writer might need a break, and what comes after that.
Such an interesting question at the end of this newsletter when you ask what if we feel free from any and all expectations around plot and sales. I do feel that, in fact, as I just write for fun and for myself and not for publication other than for a free magazine. It's quite liberating and has taken me on something of a self discovery journey in terms of what I personally enjoy reading.
That sounds healthy and fun. It’s hard for me NOT to think about the industry when I write, except when I’m deep, deep into a project. It’s a superpower to be able to write without worrying about pleasing anyone but yourself.